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Forget its financial woes; Dubai's 10th annual auto show starts this week. Among the advertised 150 exhibitors is Kepler Motors, a Costa Mesa, California-based company slated to unveil an all-new supercar. Why the hubbub? The company's roster includes former Saleen engineers and Russ Wicks, who has broken numerous world speed records.

Kepler is debuting a car called the Motion, claiming it has a combined 800-hp from its hybrid gasoline/electric drivetrain. For the rear wheels, the Motion uses a Ford EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 modified to 550-hp. Up front is a 250-hp electric motor.

Kepler's Web site is mum on a weight, but says the Motion uses carbon fiber composite materials for its two-seat monocoque chassis and body. The site also claims the Motion can reach 60 mph in 2.5 sec. and has a top speed above 200 mph.

At 174.6-in. long, 78.4-in. wide, and 46.6-in. high, the Motion is about the same size as an Audi R8. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s at all four corners managing handling duties, while StopTech Continuous Carbon Ceramic AeroRotors provide braking power.

Kepler says it will produce just 50 Motions, hand-assembling each one, with deliveries beginning in 2011. Whether the Kepler Motion will actually make it to that stage or be condemned to the vaporware bin remains to be seen.